SUMMARY:
A Research Nurse (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium in Cape Town - Western Cape.

POSITION INFO:

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.

Main purpose of the job

• To plan and manage the treatment pathways, provide nursing care through the treatment phase of the trial
• Work closely with the Study Coordinator, Data Manager and Principle Investigator based within the national coordinating hub
• Ensure that the trial is run according to the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local regulatory requirements

Location

• Cape Town - Western Cape 

Key performance areas

• Ensure that the trial is conducted in accordance with the protocol and associated standard operating procedures
• Assist clinicians and Hub colleagues in setting-up patient pathways
• Attend trial-specific training and ensure that training is disseminated in the hospital allowing out of hours adherence to the protocol
• Administer drugs and therapy according to the protocol
• Complete and maintain case report forms in accordance with trial requirements
• Ensure that all staff are aware of the correct treatment pathway for patients and time points for data collection
• Ensure that data is captured in the source records and reported promptly to the Sponsor
• Be responsible for reporting adverse events in a timely manner at the local level and escalate as appropriate
• Collect information for regular reports on the progress of the trial
• Assist in site audits and monitoring visits carried out by regulatory authorities or the Sponsor
• Coordinate and respond to queries received from the International Coordinating Centre (ICC) at Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit (BCTU)
• Assist with obtaining local approval(s) for the programme, including assistance with submission of amendments as necessary
• Assist with maintenance of the Investigator Site File (ISF) and patient Case Report Form (CRF) files, ensuring that documentation is current and accurate
• Assist with maintenance of accountability records, including retaining oversight of intervention supply stock levels at the site
• Participate in and contribute to Hub general activities e.g. meetings, training, etc.

Required minimum education and training

• Qualified as a Primary Health Care Nurse
• Professional body registration - Registered with the South African Nursing Council

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations, principles and guidelines including Good
• Clinical Practice, patient confidentiality, etc.
• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral)
• Able to develop and acquire new skills as required
• Flexible and ability to delegate work
• Very well organized, with good attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to plan and prioritize
• Able to work independently, prioritize their own workload to meet schedules and seek advice when necessary
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Good computer skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Good skills in building and strengthening partnership
• Able to work shifts including nights/weekends
• Drivers license and own transport.
• Willing to travel.

Required minimum work experience

• 1-year experience in clinical trials
• Experience in conducting face-to-face interviews and surveys for qualitative research
• Experience working with a donor-funded project and with the private sector will be an added advantage

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 22 March 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

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